A Wilmington City Council ordinance that would prevent nepotism failed to pass Thursday night after initially garnering strong support in a committee last month.Ā The ordinance got five yes votes, five no and two āpresentā votes, meaning it lacked the numbers it needed to succeed. Ordinance 0273, sponsored by Councilman James Spadola, would prohibit members of the council from hiring …
Wilm. City Council nepotism law draws debate, moves on
A bill to stop nepotism in Wilmington City Council posts is headed to the full council next month. Wilmington Councilman James Spadola introduced the legislation Monday night in the councilāsĀ Finance & Economic Development Committee.Ā The ordinance would prohibit members of the council from hiring close relatives of current council members.Ā āWe should set up good guardrails for the employees …